News Article: NHL’s top 23 centres - Barkov #4

[GrumpyKelly]

I think this is pretty amazing. Should open some eyes around the league and give this guy some respect.

Not sure if it warrants a new thread but wanted to create one since new site . Mods can move it if they want.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/ hockey/nhl/definitive-ranking-nhls-top-23-centres-three-seasons/

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[TheImpatientPanther]

Only two things he actually needs to work on is face-offs and hat-tricks. Other than that, the guy is becoming one of the best players in the league and could collect a couple Selkes very soon.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

If he stays healthy, there's no doubt he will get more credit. Due to the big numbers he'll put up.

 

[jvr32]

I was going to post "but where's Trocheck then?" but then I saw him at number 13

 

[Gentle Man]

His face-offs are absolutely the worst aspect of his game.

If he improved that, he would actually be top 4 in Selke voting.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Only two things he actually needs to work on is face-offs and hat-tricks. Other than that, the guy is becoming one of the best players in the league and could collect a couple Selkes very soon.

His face-offs are absolutely the worst aspect of his game.

If he improved that, he would actually be top 4 in Selke voting.

Yep face-offs. But I think he'll be in the top three if he stays healthy.

 

[I am not exposed]

I think this is pretty amazing. Should open some eyes around the league and give this guy some respect.

Not sure if it warrants a new thread but wanted to create one since new site . Mods can move it if they want.

Where is the link to the article?

 

[stagger00]

Where is the link to the article?

Quoted on OP below Kellyr's post.

here
if you cant find it.

 

[I am not exposed]

Quoted on OP below Kellyr's post.

here
if you cant find it.

Thank you!

 

[I am not exposed]

I originally misread this as the top centres who are under 23! But to be 4th on this list of all centres is incredibly impressive!

 

[Chaos2k7]

Also Trocheck rated #13

 

[Gentle Man]

Minor or not so minor nitpick on the article.

It says it is for the Past 3 seasons.

McDavid has only played 2 going on 3, so, by the article title, McDavid shouldnt be eligible as his numbers will be skewed since he had a great season last year and only played half of his first? Then they weigh stats by how recent they are....doesnt having one less season skew that?

with that in mind....wouldnt that put Barkov at 3?

 

[Chaos2k7]

To even be mentioned with those guys is a compliment. Barky has erased any and all draft day doubts.

 

[StrangeVision]

If he stays healthy he'll be top-3 in Selke voting.

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

If he stays healthy then he’ll prove to everyone why he deserves his ranking in this list.

Also, shoutout to Vinny getting a respectable placement as well!

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Minor or not so minor nitpick on the article.

It says it is for the Past 3 seasons.

McDavid has only played 2 going on 3, so, by the article title, McDavid shouldnt be eligible as his numbers will be skewed since he had a great season last year and only played half of his first? Then they weigh stats by how recent they are....doesnt having one less season skew that?

with that in mind....wouldnt that put Barkov at 3?

I believe the main requirement was 2000 minutes played 5v5 over the past 3 seasons, McDavid qualifies even though he only played 2 seasons.

 

[I am not exposed]

If he stays healthy he'll be top-3 in Selke voting.

Needs to improve in his faceoff ability.

 

[Gentle Man]

I believe the main requirement was 2000 minutes played 5v5 over the past 3 seasons, McDavid qualifies even though he only played 2 seasons.

I read that, but it still skews it as everyone that played 3 seasons will have the 'oldest' season weigh less.

 

[KW]

If barky were to win it, his acceptance speech would become must see TV.

 

[CHGoalie27]

He's only getting better too...scary.

Def. the nicest goal I've seen live.